2013 LINCOLN MKZ Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ has 12 recalls, the most serious being a transmission that can shift out of Park without the brake pedal pressed, allowing the car to roll and potentially cause a crash. Note that the transmission Park recall only affects hybrid models. Front brake hoses are also a concern: they can rupture and leak brake fluid, increasing pedal travel and extending stopping distance. On the steering side, the electric power steering motor can detach from its housing due to corroding mounting bolts, leaving the driver with significantly heavier steering effort, particularly at low speeds. This corrosion risk is most relevant to vehicles in northern states and Canadian provinces where road salt is used regularly. Door latches on certain vehicles have a component that can break, causing a door to appear closed while it is not fully engaged and potentially swing open while driving. Two recalls cover the engine block heater power cord, which is relevant to vehicles equipped with that option: the cord's insulation can crack or become damaged in very cold temperatures, exposing live wires and creating a shock risk. Aftermarket replacement headlamps sold for this vehicle may produce an incorrect beam pattern and lack proper side marker illumination, reducing visibility for the driver and making the car harder for others to see.